10 Actors Who Kicked Thine Ass in Shakespearean Roles

Look, it's Shakespeare's 450th birthday. We at Riot are generally concerned with internet memes and Zac Efron's musculature, but let's give credit where its due: These are real celebs kicking real ass in real Shakesperean roles and no one's worthy. And we can't contain ourselves.

So, here are 10 people kicking thine ass in Shakespearean roles and leaving you in the mortal, pathetic dust.

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Cool list, but it looks like these are mostly movie stars who were very good (or sometimes great) Shakespearean actors. Why not a list of great Shakespearean actors who haven’t made it to the same heights on the big screen? Stacy Keach, Colm Feore, like that.